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Ramona, California is in the Pamo Valley near the Santa Maria Valley in Southern California, near San Diego. European settlement of the area around Ramona began around 1843, though it was used as hay fields since the San Diego mission was established in 1769. Ramona’s location near San Diego puts it a stone’s throw from most of the San Diego area theme parks.

Legoland, California

Legoland, California is a land made of Legos. Legos are tiny building blocks that have been a very popular plaything among kids and adults alike for a long time because of their versatility. Legoland, similar to Disneyland, is cut up into different sections with names like Land of Adventure, Dino Island, Explore Village, Fun Town, Pirate Shores, Castle Hill, Miniland USA, and Imagination Zone. Miniland USA features seven different U.S. destination replicas made completely of Legos. One of those miniature replicas is mini Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nickel City Amusement Center

Nickel City Amusement Center is located in the Carmel Mountain area of San Diego, California, not far from Ramona. It is a family entertainment center with over 120 games, including skee ball and pinball. Unlike most theme parks, admission to Nickel City is very inexpensive, however, every game requires five cent payment to play. Nickel City is a good place to have birthday parties and bring large groups. It offers group specials and packages which makes it ideal for day camp, organization/church, school, and family outings.

Pump It Up of Poway

The theme at Pump It Up of Poway is inflatable fun. Pump It Up is full of jumping houses, inflatable slides, and almost anything you can think of when it comes to inflatable games and attractions. The best feature of this theme park is that it isn’t just for kids. The park hosts corporate team-building events as well as birthday parties and other special outings or events.

Pump It Up of Poway12760 Danielson CourtPoway, CA 92064-8892(858) 748-4600pumpitupparty.com

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